Abstract: We've have a lot of Campfire fans writing in to ask about which DACs and players work best with the Campfire sound signature. And indeed, this is a tricky question. Not every great headphone and great DAC will sound fantastic as a pair. And some DACs can...
Abstract: As Fiio continues their push into higher-performance personal portables (and into the US market!), they're releasing some technologically remarkable products that perform at a shockingly high level. And at price points that tend to be well below the cost...
Available for less than 400 bucks, the FiiO Q5 is a fully comprehensive DAC/Amplifier, packing everything the brand has to offer. Sound wise, it's one of the best device you can get in this price range, and the best sounding FiiO device at the moment. It...
Suffice to say, the Q5 is a winner. It's not just that it's solidly constructed with premium materials and is packed with features, but its biggest success is in what it's ultimately meant for – stellar audio. At $330, it may not seem like a great value t...
Abstract: The Fiio Q5 is about the size of a deck of playing cards, and surprisingly light despite its all-aluminum construction. Its casing has a design language similar to that of its X5 and X7 DAPs, with sandblasted and lasered aluminum finishes offset by a poli...
Abstract: A Major HiFi Youtube viewer recently commented on one of our videos. “What”, they asked, “is the difference between the FiiO Q5 and the Oppo HA-2SE?” A valid question, indeed. Both of these DAC/amp combos are in a similar price range (the Q5 is $349 and t...
Abstract: An exciting DAC/Amp combo is taking the world by storm! Well, maybe I shouldn't be so dramatic. But, actually, it is a really awesome little device that is creating some buzz among the audiophile community. It is the FiiO Q5 wireless DAC and amp. I recent...
Comprehensive specification, Switchable amp module, Fine build, Poised, balanced sound,
Dynamically inhibited, Stiff competition,
You're spoiled for choice where products of this type are concerned - but the Fiio Q5 makes a decent effort to stand apart from the herd.It looks the part, is specified perfectly and is built to last. If you can live with its rather hands-around-the-throa...
